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  Trimming dog toenails (8/16/2012) – I’ll never forget the day Jane Forsyth, long time breeder/owner/exhibitor, chewed me out because my show dogs’ toenails were too long. She made a point of giving me reserve just to show that little things can make the difference. My dogs aren’t any better about allowing me to do their nails than they were 15 … Continue reading »
  


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  The 4 Stages of the Dog Heat Cycle (Signs Your Dog Is In Heat) (9/25/2012) – What are the Signs of a Dog in Heat? One of the problems that many dog owners face is preventing unwanted pregnancy. If you own a male (also called a Sire), you may never know where your dog has sewn his “wild oats”. If you have a female (also called a Dam or a Bitch), … Continue reading »
  


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  Long-term health risks and benefits associated with spay/neuter in dogs (9/25/2012) – By Laura J. Sanborn April 1, 2007 INTRODUCTION Dog owners in America are frequently advised to spay/neuter their dogs for health reasons. A number of health benefits are cited, yet evidence is usually not cited to support the alleged health benefits. When discussing the health impacts of spay/neuter, health risks are often not mentioned. At … Continue reading »
  


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  Quick reference guide for GVD – Bloat (11/26/2012) –
  


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  Adventures in Canine Artificial Insemination : Inaugural Edition (1/18/2013) – Modern veterinary practices make using stud dogs, in other parts of the country, much more accessible than in the past. In the old days, if you lived in Colorado and wanted to to breed your female to a stud in Florida, you either risked shipping her or planned 10 days off from your normal life … Continue reading »
  


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  True Cause of Bloat Goes Under The Microscope (3/20/2013) – By Susan Chaney It won’t be this year, and most likely not next, but sometime in the next few years, we may actually find out – once and for all – what causes gastric dilatation-volvulus, more commonly known as bloat, and what triggers its occurrence. Read the entire article here:  http://www.bestinshowdaily.com/blog/2013/03/true-cause-of-bloat-goes-under-the-microscope/